Mr Gepp previously held senior legal positions at the NRL and CBA after starting his law career in private practice. He now returns to private practice after most recently being in-house counsel and head of legal at Sportsbet.

His expertise spans intellectual property, major broadcasting and technology arrangements, regulatory compliance and enforcement, across the sporting, gaming and online wagering sectors.

Commenting on the new appointment, Addisons partner Jamie Nettleton said: “We are very pleased that Lachlan has joined our team at Addisons. Lachlan has significant legal and industry expertise in the sports and gambling sectors in Australia, with extensive experience in IP, technology, enforcement and broadcasting.”